Quote by Blaise Pascal

Contradiction is not a sign of falsity, nor the lack of contradiction a sign of truth.

Contradiction is not a sign of falsity, nor the lack of cont

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the presence or absence of contradiction cannot serve as a definitive measure of the truthfulness or falsity of a statement or idea. Just because something is contradictory does not necessarily mean it is false, and likewise, just because something lacks contradiction does not automatically mean it is true. The quote suggests that a more comprehensive and critical evaluation is required to determine the authenticity and reliability of a claim, rather than solely relying on the existence or non-existence of contradictions.

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Contradiction

By Blaise Pascal

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